Public Safety Officer

Town of Winnsboro

Job Category
Public Safety

Employee Status
Full Time

Job Duties

• Patrols an assigned district/area in a patrol car, on foot, or other means, for the purpose of observing the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws; maintains high visibility. Performs security checks.
• Investigates and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
• Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests.
• Serves as witness in court and provides evidence in court as required.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Prepares various records and reports such as police reports, daily incident reports, accident reports, booking reports, impoundment reports, time sheets, receipts/fines/bonds, property reports, evidence forms, security checks, collision reports, monthly mileage sheets, warning and citation tickets, warrant request affidavit, etc.
• Enforces traffic laws, preparing necessary records/documents such as parking tickets, traffic summons, etc.
• Receives incoming requests/complaints from the public, determining when to assist complainant verbally or transmit message as required.
• Records information concerning events that took place during tour of duty and records such activity in the manner as prescribed by the department.
• Maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
• Answers questions asked by the public, works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
• Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Works as patrol officer, dispatcher.
• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness activities.
• Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills.
• Takes active charge in serious or unusual situations. Serves as animal control officer.
• Assists with traffic control, parades, funerals, traffic collisions, traffic enforcement, etc.
• Makes decisions at crime scenes which may be centered around life-or-death situations; decisions are based on the safest procedures to be followed to ensure safety to individuals involved and fellow officers/members of rescue team.
• Attends shift meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations and promote job performance.
• Operates and maintains an assortment of equipment and hand tools used in the police and fire service such as a police vehicle, generator, radio, radar, firearms, restraint devices, etc.
• Interacts with EMS, County Sheriff’s department, courts, businesses, animal control, etc.
• Assists motorists in various situations as needed.
• Performs general preventative maintenance of vehicle and equipment as needed.
• Watches for wanted or missing persons and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency cases; and reports stray animals as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age, have high school diploma, and previous law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience. Certified officer is preferred but will train appropriate candidate. Must be able to maintain required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills. Must have a valid SC driver’s license.

Salary Info
Salary – $20.61/hour (non-certified), $22.90/hour (certified). In addition, the Town offers a comprehensive benefits package. Take home vehicles are assigned as available.

How to Apply

Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, by mail to the PO Box below, or in-person at the address below.

Town of Winnsboro
Human Resources Department
207 North Congress Street
P. O. Box 209
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Jennifer.Leaphart@townofwinnsboro.sc.gov
Fax: (803) 635-3697

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled